Hello and Welcome to the most cliche title posts known to man! However, it is arguably one of the most true statements. Choices-- we all have to make them every millisecond of the day, generally without our knowldege, often times they are natural and free of deliberation and without them we would be stuck at a standstill not sure which prong to take when faced with a fork in the road. We couldn't comprehend our inner most wishes, and we wouldn't be standing where we are today without the choices and decisions that brought us to this moment. Which is exactly why, one should make choices with grace, dignity, and courage because you never really know the full outcome of your decision for a long time after it is made.
This morning all I wanted to do was stay in the cocoon of my bed, but at 9:30 I dragged myself up and out, ate some oatmeal (the preferred breakfast of champions!) and made it to my French class where we had a sub who brought some much needed life back into the class-- let's just say that my current teacher is hands down the worst teacher I have ever had :( Another choice I had to make was what I wanted for lunch. If I could have it my way I would probably eat cheesy grillers for every meal, but alas the countdown to spring break is slowly nearing the single digits (YIPPEE I GET TO GO HOME!). So instead of gorging myself on the cheesy goodness I said I would get a veggie filled sandwich instead because my hall mates and I would be enjoying pizza for dinner which appeared to be the perfect compromise, I guess I really am growing into a person who can make sound decisions! Sadly, I could not enjoy pizza because some how the boys managed to polish off the whole order a good 5 minutes before we were even supposed to meet in our lounge! Stupid boys! These two choices seem insignificant but I am proud of myself, I am proud that I attended every one of my classes today and made the choice to start eating for my health rather that just my immediate pleasure.
With Lent coming up there is all sorts of talk about giving up this or that, but I can clearly remember my 4 year old self asking why give something up? Why not try and turn it into a positive and do something for yourself instead of just deprivation. So for my Lent journey I will live by the motto of one of my favorite people, Bethenny Frankel. She believes that we should "TASTE EVERYTHING, EAT NOTHING", now clearly she doesn't mean that you can't eat. Instead her philosophy is that you can enjoy food, but don't overdo it. Yes, another cliche but when it's put the way she has it makes sense to me, and is something that I feel I could truly implement into my Freshman college eating. This may seem like deprivation, but really its not. Instead of eating the slice of heaven that are the vegan chocolate chip cookies, and then feeling like immediate crap afterwards (not sure if the "guilt" or bloat is worse!) I will instead have a couple of bites and be happy with that. I will be happy because I know this is the best means to end for me. I am making positive life choices and because of that I feel like the universe has been rewarding me with small gifts, which is a greater incentive to continue down the path of happiness.
Boy oh boy! I cannot wait to get back home and feel like warmth of the California sun on my face, laughing with my family and friends, showering without shoes on, and even just sitting in a car! 10 more days! Just 10 more days!! I CAN DO THIS!!! :)
Cheers!
